मतलब
Describing something very dark or black.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In rural Maharashtra, 'Kāḷā kuṭṭa andhār' is often used in ghost stories (bhutachya goshti) to set a spooky atmosphere. It represents a time when spirits are active. Poets often use 'Kāḷebhor' for beauty and 'Kāḷā kuṭṭa' for power or dread. The distinction is vital for understanding the mood of a poem. While 'Kāḷā kuṭṭa' describes the color, black itself is used in 'Drishti' rituals. A small black dot (tikā) is placed behind a child's ear to protect them from the evil eye. In Maharashtrian cooking, some masalas (like Kala Masala) are very dark, but they are never called 'Kāḷā kuṭṭa' because that implies they are burnt/bad. They are called 'Garam' or 'Kāḷā' masalas with pride.
The Gender Rule
Always check the noun. If it's 'Ratra' (Night), use 'Kāḷī'. If it's 'Andhār' (Darkness), use 'Kāḷā'.
Skin Tone Sensitivity
Avoid using this to describe people's skin; it can be offensive. Use 'Sāvaḷā' (dusky) instead.
मतलब
Describing something very dark or black.
The Gender Rule
Always check the noun. If it's 'Ratra' (Night), use 'Kāḷī'. If it's 'Andhār' (Darkness), use 'Kāḷā'.
Skin Tone Sensitivity
Avoid using this to describe people's skin; it can be offensive. Use 'Sāvaḷā' (dusky) instead.
Sound like a Native
Use this phrase when you burn your food. It's a very natural, idiomatic way to complain about a kitchen mistake!
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Kāḷā kuṭṭa'.
अमावास्येची रात्र _______ असते. (The night of the new moon is pitch black.)
'Rātra' (night) is feminine, so we use 'Kāḷī'.
Which of these is the most natural way to describe very black hair?
तिचे केस _______ आहेत.
'Kes' (hair) is treated as plural/neuter in this context, requiring 'Kāḷe'.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
Situation: You burnt your toast completely.
Burnt food is a classic use for 'Kāḷā kuṭṭa'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: बाहेर पाऊस पडणार आहे का? B: हो, बघ आकाशात _______ ढग आले आहेत.
Storm clouds are described as 'Kāḷe kuṭṭa'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Common things that are 'Kāḷā kuṭṭa'
Nature
- • अंधार (Darkness)
- • ढग (Clouds)
- • रात्र (Night)
Objects
- • कोळसा (Coal)
- • केस (Hair)
- • दगड (Stone)
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासअमावास्येची रात्र _______ असते. (The night of the new moon is pitch black.)
'Rātra' (night) is feminine, so we use 'Kāḷī'.
तिचे केस _______ आहेत.
'Kes' (hair) is treated as plural/neuter in this context, requiring 'Kāḷe'.
Situation: You burnt your toast completely.
Burnt food is a classic use for 'Kāḷā kuṭṭa'.
A: बाहेर पाऊस पडणार आहे का? B: हो, बघ आकाशात _______ ढग आले आहेत.
Storm clouds are described as 'Kāḷe kuṭṭa'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt's grammatically correct, but 'Kāḷāshār' sounds better for shiny objects like cars.
Not on its own. It only exists as an intensifier for the color black.
'Kāḷā' is just black. 'Kāḷā kuṭṭa' is pitch black or intensely black.
Yes, it becomes 'Kāḷe' (e.g., Kāḷe kuṭṭa dhang - black clouds).
It is neutral. You can use it in a newspaper or in a chat with a friend.
No, for coffee we just say 'Kāḷī coffee'.
'Bhor' implies a deep, beautiful, liquid quality that 'kuṭṭa' lacks.
Yes, Hindi has 'Kālā kaḷūṭā', which is similar but often used for people (and can be derogatory).
The equivalent is 'Pāṇḍharā shubhra'.
No, that would be 'Kāḷā divas'. 'Kuṭṭa' is only for visual intensity.
संबंधित मुहावरे
काळाशार
similarDeep, shiny black
काळेभोर
specialized formDeep black (usually for eyes)
पांढरा शुभ्र
contrastSnow white / Pure white
काळाकुट्ट अंधार
builds onPitch darkness
लाल भडक
similarFiery red
